Paul Onuachu has thanked Southampton fans for sticking with him after he scored his first goal for the club in Sunday's 3-2 Premier League defeat at Nottingham Forest, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward came off the bench for Adam Armstrong in the 58th minute and scored the second goal for the Saints in added time with a header. It marked a symbolic moment in the career...
The Junior Yellow Female Greens of Nigeria made history on Monday by recording their first-ever win at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup following a two-run victory over New Zealand, Afrosport reports. Nigeria had to settle for a point share in their opening game at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup against Samoa after the match was abandoned due to heavy rain. A historic...
Nigeria made history by being awarded the hosting rights for the 2026 Commonwealth Senior and Veterans Fencing Championships. It will be the first African country to host this prestigious event, Afrosport reports. The Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF) conditionally approved Nigeria's bid, with certain conditions to be met for the 2026 tournament. This achievement follows Nigeria's successful hosting of the Fencing World Cup last year, the first...
Victor Osimhen has called on Galatasaray to maintain focus following their 1-1 draw with Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward levelled for the Istanbul giants from the penalty spot in the 56th minute after Cemali Sertel put Hatayspor in front in the 28th minute. Baris Yilmaz had the chance to make it 2-1 for Galatasaray in the 79th minute...
Cyriel Dessers scored his first goal in 11 games after coming off the bench in Rangers' 3-0 Scottish Premiership win over Aberdeen on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward lost his place in Gers starting XI to summer signing and Moroccan Hamza Igamane who got things off at Ibrox in 13th minute for his seventh league goal in his last six matches. The scoreline remained...
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